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Urgent search for missing girl, 14, last seen in Lewisham a week ago

Police are seeking public help to find 14-year-old Khadija missing from Lewisham since January 13.

Dad 'living in nightmare' searching for Lewisham girl weeks after disappearance

A father is desperately searching for his missing daughter, Lily-Anne Hook, who vanished two weeks ago, causing immense emotional distress.

Girl, 16, missing for over a week may be in Lewisham

Lucy Webb missing for over a week, potentially in Lewisham after being seen in London.
Leicestershire Police seeking information on Lucy Webb's whereabouts.

Lewisham girl, 19, made call from unknown number' to parents before she vanished

Lilyanne Hook, 19, disappeared after reporting her phone stolen, alarming her family who are desperately seeking information about her whereabouts.

Boy, 17, with links to Lewisham has been missing for five weeks

A 17-year-old boy named Ali has been missing for five weeks, last seen on July 11.
Police are urging the public for help in locating Ali, who frequents specific areas.

Urgent search for missing 19-year-old from Lewisham

Police are seeking help to locate missing 19-year-old woman Lilyanne from Lewisham.

Urgent search for missing girl, 14, last seen in Lewisham a week ago

Police are seeking public help to find 14-year-old Khadija missing from Lewisham since January 13.

Dad 'living in nightmare' searching for Lewisham girl weeks after disappearance

A father is desperately searching for his missing daughter, Lily-Anne Hook, who vanished two weeks ago, causing immense emotional distress.

Girl, 16, missing for over a week may be in Lewisham

Lucy Webb missing for over a week, potentially in Lewisham after being seen in London.
Leicestershire Police seeking information on Lucy Webb's whereabouts.

Lewisham girl, 19, made call from unknown number' to parents before she vanished

Lilyanne Hook, 19, disappeared after reporting her phone stolen, alarming her family who are desperately seeking information about her whereabouts.

Boy, 17, with links to Lewisham has been missing for five weeks

A 17-year-old boy named Ali has been missing for five weeks, last seen on July 11.
Police are urging the public for help in locating Ali, who frequents specific areas.

Urgent search for missing 19-year-old from Lewisham

Police are seeking help to locate missing 19-year-old woman Lilyanne from Lewisham.
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Area near railway station and popular park is Lewisham's cheapest place to live

Beckenham Hill is identified as Lewisham's cheapest place to live, with convenient transport links and proximity to well-rated schools.

The top primary schools in Lewisham as deadline approaches

Lewisham's top primary schools show impressive performance, with a 63% benchmark achievement for Year 6 students.

All Lewisham secondary schools ranked according to government ratings

DfE's 2024 ratings show varying levels of student progress among Lewisham's secondary schools.
Prendergast School and St Matthew Academy exemplify high educational performance in Lewisham.

Anyone in Lewisham with one of these surnames could inherit a fortune

Individuals in Lewisham may be eligible for unclaimed estates due to people dying without wills and no relatives to claim them.
#community

Community-driven coffee shop opens its doors in Catford with affordable food

The Gaff coffee shop promotes community engagement by serving local food, showcasing artist work, and providing barista training to Lewisham residents.

Lewisham mum will miss 'dream' home in crumbling pop-up block with poo in stairwell

Place Ladywell, a pop-up housing complex for homeless families, is being dismantled despite its residents' fondness for their homes.

Lewisham celebrates 20 years of Young Mayors

The Young Mayor's Project fosters youth engagement and community connection through a celebration of past and current advisors at Lewisham Town Hall.

Catford cafe with supportive community' crowned Lewisham's best this year

Dolce Dessert and Cafe in Catford has been awarded Best Cafe at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2024 for its community-focused service.

Community-driven coffee shop opens its doors in Catford with affordable food

The Gaff coffee shop promotes community engagement by serving local food, showcasing artist work, and providing barista training to Lewisham residents.

Lewisham mum will miss 'dream' home in crumbling pop-up block with poo in stairwell

Place Ladywell, a pop-up housing complex for homeless families, is being dismantled despite its residents' fondness for their homes.

Lewisham celebrates 20 years of Young Mayors

The Young Mayor's Project fosters youth engagement and community connection through a celebration of past and current advisors at Lewisham Town Hall.

Catford cafe with supportive community' crowned Lewisham's best this year

Dolce Dessert and Cafe in Catford has been awarded Best Cafe at the Mayor of Lewisham Business Awards 2024 for its community-focused service.
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#local-government

Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by 'majority of Lewisham residents' | Computer Weekly

The Metropolitan Police's deployment of live facial-recognition technology in Lewisham lacks proper community engagement despite claims of support from local residents.

Huge achievement' as Lewisham named as London's best borough for parks

Lewisham recognized as London's top borough for park services in the Good Parks for London Report 2024.

Brenda Dacres: Lewisham elects its first black woman as its mayor, but only 20% turn out to vote

Brenda Dacres elected first black woman mayor in Lewisham
Low voter turnout in Lewisham mayoral election

Lewisham Mayor's driver will be scrapped as part of 25million savings

Lewisham Council is implementing drastic budget cuts, including eliminating the mayor's driver, to address a significant 25 million budget shortfall.

Met Police challenged on claim LFR supported by 'majority of Lewisham residents' | Computer Weekly

The Metropolitan Police's deployment of live facial-recognition technology in Lewisham lacks proper community engagement despite claims of support from local residents.

Huge achievement' as Lewisham named as London's best borough for parks

Lewisham recognized as London's top borough for park services in the Good Parks for London Report 2024.

Brenda Dacres: Lewisham elects its first black woman as its mayor, but only 20% turn out to vote

Brenda Dacres elected first black woman mayor in Lewisham
Low voter turnout in Lewisham mayoral election

Lewisham Mayor's driver will be scrapped as part of 25million savings

Lewisham Council is implementing drastic budget cuts, including eliminating the mayor's driver, to address a significant 25 million budget shortfall.
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Elderly man found dead in a Lewisham home died due to 'blunt force trauma'

A 72-year-old man was killed by blunt force trauma, leading to a murder charge against a 34-year-old woman connected to him.

Woman charged with murder after man found dead at home in Lewisham

A woman was charged with murder after a man's body was found in Lewisham, indicating a known relationship between the two.

Lewisham: Man arrested following stabbing on south London high street

A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident on Lewisham High Street, with one victim hospitalized.

Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in Lewisham, with a suspect arrested for GBH.

Woman charged with murder of man in Lewisham

A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Lewisham, confirmed as a homicide due to blunt force trauma.

'Good Samaritan raped in Lewisham by drunk stranger she was trying to help'

A woman was raped by a drunken stranger she was trying to help get home, leading to a trial against Craig Dorney.

Elderly man found dead in a Lewisham home died due to 'blunt force trauma'

A 72-year-old man was killed by blunt force trauma, leading to a murder charge against a 34-year-old woman connected to him.

Woman charged with murder after man found dead at home in Lewisham

A woman was charged with murder after a man's body was found in Lewisham, indicating a known relationship between the two.

Lewisham: Man arrested following stabbing on south London high street

A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident on Lewisham High Street, with one victim hospitalized.

Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in Lewisham, with a suspect arrested for GBH.

Woman charged with murder of man in Lewisham

A woman has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Lewisham, confirmed as a homicide due to blunt force trauma.

'Good Samaritan raped in Lewisham by drunk stranger she was trying to help'

A woman was raped by a drunken stranger she was trying to help get home, leading to a trial against Craig Dorney.
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#community-engagement

Lewisham Shopping Centre's classy revamp just got real

The £1.3 billion renovation project for Lewisham aims to provide affordable housing, new shops, and public green spaces, enhancing local community.

All the best businesses in Lewisham that won in the Mayor's awards

The Lewisham Business Awards celebrated diverse local businesses with significant public engagement, highlighting their role in community and economic growth.

Inside London's latest youth radio station: Radio Lewisham

Radio Lewisham empowers young people in Lewisham by providing them with skills and a platform for self-expression through radio.

Lewisham Shopping Centre's classy revamp just got real

The £1.3 billion renovation project for Lewisham aims to provide affordable housing, new shops, and public green spaces, enhancing local community.

All the best businesses in Lewisham that won in the Mayor's awards

The Lewisham Business Awards celebrated diverse local businesses with significant public engagement, highlighting their role in community and economic growth.

Inside London's latest youth radio station: Radio Lewisham

Radio Lewisham empowers young people in Lewisham by providing them with skills and a platform for self-expression through radio.
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#urban-development

Lewisham: Plans for borough's first travellers' site for 15 years revealed

Lewisham plans its first dedicated Travellers' site in 15 years with seven pitches proposed north of Pool Court estate.

Jubilee line's alleged 1970s Lewisham safeguarding debunked

The planning of the Jubilee line incorporated future-proofing strategies for construction, reflecting foresight in urban development.

Lewisham: Plans for borough's first travellers' site for 15 years revealed

Lewisham plans its first dedicated Travellers' site in 15 years with seven pitches proposed north of Pool Court estate.

Jubilee line's alleged 1970s Lewisham safeguarding debunked

The planning of the Jubilee line incorporated future-proofing strategies for construction, reflecting foresight in urban development.
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#emergency-services

Multiple cordons in place with blue tent erected after man stabbed in Lewisham

A 24-year-old man was stabbed in Lewisham, leading to police investigations and a man's arrest on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

AVOID' area as plumes of smoke billow into sky as fire engulfs flats in Lewisham

A significant fire in Lewisham has mobilized 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines to manage the situation and is currently under investigation.

Police, ambulance and fire services called to Lewisham car crash

Emergency services respond to a crash between two cars in Ladywell Road, Lewisham.
No major injuries reported as paramedics treat individuals at the scene.

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with car on busy Lewisham road

A motorcyclist was injured in a Lewisham crash but is expected to recover.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the incident.
The injuries sustained were assessed as non-life-threatening.

Lewisham postcodes left without water due to burst pipe

Residents in Lewisham are experiencing water outages due to a burst pipe, with Thames Water working on repairs.
Thames Water regrets the disruption and is redirecting water to mitigate the issue.

Major emergency response as car overturns after crash on busy Lewisham road

A significant crash on Lewisham High Street led to an overturned car but resulted in no serious injuries.

Multiple cordons in place with blue tent erected after man stabbed in Lewisham

A 24-year-old man was stabbed in Lewisham, leading to police investigations and a man's arrest on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

AVOID' area as plumes of smoke billow into sky as fire engulfs flats in Lewisham

A significant fire in Lewisham has mobilized 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines to manage the situation and is currently under investigation.

Police, ambulance and fire services called to Lewisham car crash

Emergency services respond to a crash between two cars in Ladywell Road, Lewisham.
No major injuries reported as paramedics treat individuals at the scene.

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash with car on busy Lewisham road

A motorcyclist was injured in a Lewisham crash but is expected to recover.
Emergency services were quick to respond to the incident.
The injuries sustained were assessed as non-life-threatening.

Lewisham postcodes left without water due to burst pipe

Residents in Lewisham are experiencing water outages due to a burst pipe, with Thames Water working on repairs.
Thames Water regrets the disruption and is redirecting water to mitigate the issue.

Major emergency response as car overturns after crash on busy Lewisham road

A significant crash on Lewisham High Street led to an overturned car but resulted in no serious injuries.
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#police

Police given extra powers due to disorder' in Lewisham Town Centre TONIGHT

Police in Lewisham Town Centre have enforced a Section 35 Dispersal Zone due to earlier disorder.

Lewisham Police given extra powers AGAIN after 'large groups set off fireworks'

Police have implemented a dispersal order in Lewisham due to increasing anti-social behaviour related to fireworks.

Police in Lewisham given extra powers after youth disorder in town centre

Police in Lewisham have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order to address rising anti-social behavior linked to groups of youths.

Police given extra powers due to disorder' in Lewisham Town Centre TONIGHT

Police in Lewisham Town Centre have enforced a Section 35 Dispersal Zone due to earlier disorder.

Lewisham Police given extra powers AGAIN after 'large groups set off fireworks'

Police have implemented a dispersal order in Lewisham due to increasing anti-social behaviour related to fireworks.

Police in Lewisham given extra powers after youth disorder in town centre

Police in Lewisham have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order to address rising anti-social behavior linked to groups of youths.
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Controversial homes approved for Lewisham after council missed housing targets

Councillors had to grant planning permission for housing due to legal advice indicating zero chance of defending a refusal on appeal.

Some Lewisham residents left with no water or low pressure due to burst pipe

A burst pipe in Lewisham is causing water supply issues for local residents.

Woman banned from Lewisham jewellers after she stole 1,200 diamond band

A woman stole a diamond band worth £1,200, resulting in a ban from the jewellers and a community order.
#emergency-response

Terrified parents fled burning Sydenham tower block with kids under their arms

A fire in a Sydenham tower block prompted emergency evacuations; residents reported chaos as firefighters rescued individuals, highlighting challenges faced by those with disabilities.

Evacuations after fire at Lewisham restaurant 'with no working smoke alarms'

Importance of working smoke alarms highlighted.
Fire incident showed devastating impact on property and residents.

Terrified parents fled burning Sydenham tower block with kids under their arms

A fire in a Sydenham tower block prompted emergency evacuations; residents reported chaos as firefighters rescued individuals, highlighting challenges faced by those with disabilities.

Evacuations after fire at Lewisham restaurant 'with no working smoke alarms'

Importance of working smoke alarms highlighted.
Fire incident showed devastating impact on property and residents.
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The three Lewisham pubs that are assets to the community

The registered community pubs in Lewisham play an essential role in enhancing local social wellbeing.
#london

Lewisham pub that 'deserves recognition' named best in the borough by CAMRA 2024

The Dog & Bell in Lewisham has been named the best pub in the borough as part of the CAMRA awards of 2024.

The 'happiest' south east London borough with 20 train stations and 16 parks

Lewisham has 20 train stations and quick commute links to central London in 25 minutes.
Lewisham residents rated as one of the happiest in south east London, with 16 parks and various events like markets and festivals.

Lewisham pub that 'deserves recognition' named best in the borough by CAMRA 2024

The Dog & Bell in Lewisham has been named the best pub in the borough as part of the CAMRA awards of 2024.

The 'happiest' south east London borough with 20 train stations and 16 parks

Lewisham has 20 train stations and quick commute links to central London in 25 minutes.
Lewisham residents rated as one of the happiest in south east London, with 16 parks and various events like markets and festivals.
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The best rated schools in Lewisham according to Ofsted

Outstanding schools in Lewisham are rated and inspected by Ofsted periodically, with some schools receiving the highest rating of outstanding.
#bus-accident

Person taken to hospital after Lewisham bus and car crash

One person taken to hospital after a car and bus crash in Lewisham.

Update after man taken to hospital after being 'clipped by bus' in Lewisham

Man taken to hospital after being clipped by bus in Lewisham.
Police investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Person taken to hospital after Lewisham bus and car crash

One person taken to hospital after a car and bus crash in Lewisham.

Update after man taken to hospital after being 'clipped by bus' in Lewisham

Man taken to hospital after being clipped by bus in Lewisham.
Police investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
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Sadiq Promises 'Bakerloop' Express Bus Route

Promise of Bakerloop express bus route by Sadiq Khan if reelected as Mayor of London.
Proposed route would mirror the Bakerloo line tube extension to Lewisham, while tube completion date could be as late as 2040.
#police-investigation

Man arrested on suspicion of GBH after Lewisham stabbing

A man arrested on suspicion of GBH after a stabbing in Lewisham.

Condition update on man stabbed in the chest in broad daylight in Lewisham

A man was stabbed in Lewisham but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Two males were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident.

Multiple crime scenes in place after stab victim found at Lewisham Hospital

Man with chest injury found outside hospital, two arrested for possible stabbing in Lewisham.
Police investigation ongoing after stabbing incident in Lewisham, two males arrested on suspicion of affray.

Man in critical condition after he was clipped by a bus' in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after being clipped by a bus in Lewisham.
Police enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.

Man arrested on suspicion of GBH after Lewisham stabbing

A man arrested on suspicion of GBH after a stabbing in Lewisham.

Condition update on man stabbed in the chest in broad daylight in Lewisham

A man was stabbed in Lewisham but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Two males were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident.

Multiple crime scenes in place after stab victim found at Lewisham Hospital

Man with chest injury found outside hospital, two arrested for possible stabbing in Lewisham.
Police investigation ongoing after stabbing incident in Lewisham, two males arrested on suspicion of affray.

Man in critical condition after he was clipped by a bus' in Lewisham

A man is in critical condition after being clipped by a bus in Lewisham.
Police enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.
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Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in Hither Green

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death in Lewisham.
The incident took place in Manor Park, Lewisham, where emergency services found a 31-year-old woman injured and later pronounced dead at the scene.
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Man arrested after woman, 31, stabbed to death at a house in Hither Green

Murder investigation launched after woman fatally stabbed in Lewisham
24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident

Man dies following shooting in Catford

Man died in shooting at Catford Broadway SE6
Murder investigation launched by Metropolitan Police

Man arrested after woman, 31, stabbed to death at a house in Hither Green

Murder investigation launched after woman fatally stabbed in Lewisham
24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident

Man dies following shooting in Catford

Man died in shooting at Catford Broadway SE6
Murder investigation launched by Metropolitan Police
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The Lewisham roads with the longest delays and wait times

Longest wait times in Lewisham: A2 with 222.6 sec/veh mile, A2210 with 214.9 sec/veh mile, A2216 with 168.5 sec/veh mile.
Shortest wait times in Lewisham: A2015 with 51.7 sec/veh mile.

Lewisham: London borough voters prepare to elect new mayor

Local by-election in Lewisham for a new mayor.
Labour candidate emphasizes housing as a priority amidst international concerns.
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Three arrested and one seriously injured' after incident in Lewisham

Three people arrested after incident in Lewisham on Rushey Green with one person seriously injured.

Man, 24, charged after loaded gun found at Lewisham home following domestic assault

Man charged with firearms offences
Loaded guns recovered in Lewisham

Three arrested and one seriously injured' after incident in Lewisham

Three people arrested after incident in Lewisham on Rushey Green with one person seriously injured.

Man, 24, charged after loaded gun found at Lewisham home following domestic assault

Man charged with firearms offences
Loaded guns recovered in Lewisham
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